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The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate decision this morning.

Economists and financial markets widely expect the central bank will keep its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent.

A surprisingly strong June jobs report and signs of stubbornness in core inflation convinced many economists the bank would remain on hold.

The Bank of Canada left its key rate unchanged at its two most recent decisions as it waits for more clarity on how Canada's tariff dispute with the United States will affect inflation and the economy.

British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded triggered warnings and alerts around the Pacific.

The District of Tofino says beaches are closed, while the province's emergency information agency says people in areas covered by the advisory should stay away from shorelines, with strong waves and currents possible.

It is with a mixture of sadness for us and joy for Ed that we let you know that Ed Sidebottom got to meet his Lord and Saviour, Jesus, on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Ed struggled with MS for the last 17 years as it slowly took his functions away…but it never took away his love for Jesus and we rejoice with him that he is fully healed and whole in Jesus’ presence now.

While rainfall has returned to southern Saskatchewan in recent weeks, high temperatures and calm conditions have triggered a familiar summer nuisance: algae blooms at Buffalo Pound Lake.

Patrick Boyle with the Water Security Agency (WSA) says the seasonal surge in algae is expected at this time of year and has been monitored for decades. He stressed the phenomenon is natural — but not without risk.

August is just around the corner, and that means another month chock-full of activities for all ages at the Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL). 

There’s the library’s regular summer programming, of course, including weekly Magic the Gathering sessions, the Maker Saturday program, as well as Storytime in the Park, Come and Go Play!, and the MJPL Movie Club, just to name a few. 

The Moose Jaw Police Service conducted a high-visibility check stop last week and took one impaired driver off the road. 

The police conducted 65 roadside screening tests for alcohol and one oral fluid test for marijuana impairment. 

Of the 65 screening tests for alcohol, 64 of the drivers passed and one driver was found to be over the legal limit. 

The City of Moose Jaw’s storm water utility is now official after city council passed third reading of the bylaw on Monday night. 

The utility will see residents charged a flat rate of $9.80 per month per property, regardless of size. It will fund the storm water sewer system’s operations and infrastructure as a standalone funding source, rather than competing for funding with other city projects. 

Mark your calendars - Moose Jaw’s Kin Club is gearing up for an unforgettable Kin Community Market packed with local flavour and community spirit.

Over 80 vendors will be set up at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company on September 6th. According to club president Jessie Hall, there will be something for everyone. 

Another round of road closures has been announced by the City of Moose Jaw as construction season continues in earnest.

Two streets will be closed due to pipebursting:

• 1000 block of 3rd Avenue NE and,
• 900 block of Athabasca Street W.

With an additional four streets closed for road repairs:

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It's time for Twitter Tuesday - I find the best from the best.

Tweets like this one, I was asked who my favorite vampire is. I said, 'The one from Sesame Street.' They told me, 'He doesn't count!'  I replied, 'I assure you, he does.”

This funny fella says, "I watch "Law and Order" so much that when I turn off the TV, I wipe my fingerprints off the remote."

Here's a lady who Tweets, "I live in a small town. Someone called my mom and told her they saw me trying to buy alcohol at the grocery store. I'm 41."